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Tricky Tipster: Steve Torrence, Robert Hight, Bo Butner, and Hector Arana Jr. primed to make mountain magic

The grueling Western Swing kicks off in Denver where Tricky Tipster installed point leaders Steve Torrence, Robert Hight, Bo Butner, as well as Hector Arana Jr. pre-race favorites for the Dodge NHRA Mile-High Nationals presented by Pennzoil.
18 Jul 2019
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Tricky Tipster Denver
Jimi Hendrix once boasted, “I stand up next to a mountain and I chop it down with the edge of my hand,” but even the world's greatest guitar player probably never faced a mountain that compares to Bandimere Speedway. The track, which was carved…
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Matt Hagan to debut 2020 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Widebody Funny Car in Denver

Mopar Funny Car racer Matt Hagan will debut a new 2020 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Widebody graphics package with a flared-out feel at this weekend’s Dodge Mile-High NHRA Nationals Presented by Pennzoil.
18 Jul 2019
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Matt Hagan
Matt Hagan’s 11,000-horsepower NHRA Funny Car already goes big, but it’s getting an even more aggressive makeover just in time for the Dodge Mile-High NHRA Nationals Presented by Pennzoil. Hagan will debut a new 2020 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat…
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WFO Radio: Western Swing preview

17 Jul 2019
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WFO
Get ready for the Western Swing! “Big Daddy” Don Garlits talks about Richard Hogan, his record run for 200 mph in his electric dragster, and his thoughts on a return to 1320. Steve Matusek discusses running Pro Stock on the Swing and the recent Pro…
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2019 NHRA New England Nationals Super Stock winner Byron Worner

15 Jul 2019
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Byron Worner connected for his seventh national event win after driving his Camaro to a final-round win in Super Stock against Richard Kay, who encountered a mechanical problem that ended the race prematurely. Two years ago, Worner won in Epping…
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2019 NHRA New England Nationals Stock winner Dean Cook

15 Jul 2019
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Dean Cook, who won the Stock title in Englishtown in 1983, ended a long drought by driving his C/Stock ’71 Mustang to victory. Cook, who attributed his good fortune to a four-leaf clover he found at New England Dragway, defeated his son, Dean II…
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2019 NHRA New England Nationals Super Gas winner Iggie Boicesco

15 Jul 2019
NHRA National Dragster staff
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No one wins a national championship and two U.S. Nationals titles without perseverance, so it wasn’t a big shock when Iggie Boicesco earned national event win No. 9 in Epping in Super Gas. Boicesco and his daughter, Amanda, who races in Super…
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2019 NHRA New England Nationals Super Street winner Brian Sawyer

15 Jul 2019
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Brian Sawyer, the son of 2005 Super Gas world champ Ray Sawyer and brother of seven-time national event winner Mike Sawyer, has competed in just three NHRA national events during his career and all three have been at New England Dragway, his…
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2019 NHRA New England Nationals Top Sportsman winner Dave Miller

15 Jul 2019
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Dave Miller made his NHRA Pro Stock debut recently in Norwalk, and it turns out that might not be the most exciting thing to happen to him this month. Miller didn’t qualify in his debut, but after returning to the seat of his six-second Chevy S-…
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NHRA New England Nationals Super Comp and Top Dragster winner Ken Moses

15 Jul 2019
NHRA National Dragster staff
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More than three decades after winning his first national event title in Atlanta, Ken Moses turned in what was easily the best performance of his long career when he won the Super Comp and Top Dragster titles at the NHRA New England Nationals.…
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18th annual Mopar Big Block Party on tap for Thursday, July 18, in Golden, Colo.

The 18th annual Mopar Big Block Party Presented by Pennzoil will return to help rev up the Dodge Mile-High NHRA Nationals presented by Pennzoil. Scheduled for Thursday, July 18, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.  in downtown Golden, Colo.
15 Jul 2019
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Mopar
The 18th annual Mopar Big Block Party Presented by Pennzoil will return to help rev up the Dodge Mile-High NHRA Nationals presented by Pennzoil. Scheduled for Thursday, July 18, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.  in downtown Golden, Colo., the event will…
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Cowie, Hough score alky wins at Division 6 Lucas Oil Series event in Woodburn

Shawn Cowie and Brian Hough led the list of winners as the Northwest Division NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series competed at Woodburn Dragstrip.
14 Jul 2019
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Shawn Cowie
 The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Northwest Division event at Woodburn Dragstrip: TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER Shawn Cowie, Surrey, B.C., 5.278, 277.34  def. Joey…
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Dodd, Ross, and Hidalgo Jr., lead Thunder Valley Raceway Park winner list

Sean Dodd, Troy Ross, and Jimmy Hidalgo Jr. lead the list of champions as Thunder Valley Raceway Park in Oklahoma played host to the Division 4 Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series.
14 Jul 2019
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Division 4
The following are Saturday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, South Central Division event at Thunder Valley Raceway Park: COMPETITION ELIMINATOR Sean Dodd, Lewisville, Texas, '05 Cobalt, C/EA…
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Sackman, Drew, and Vincent heat up at Burndown at Sundown event

Matt Sackman, Ray Drew, and Shaun Vincent led the list of winners as the Division 3 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series competed at Route 66 Raceway in the annual Burndown at Sundown.
14 Jul 2019
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Matt Sackman
The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, North Central Division Burndown at Sundown: TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER Matt Sackman, Channahon, Ill., 5.348, 273.33  def. Troy Coughlin Jr.,…
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NHRA celebrates 40 years at Bandimere Speedway with Dodge Mile-High NHRA Nationals

The NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series will celebrate its 40th year of racing at scenic Bandimere Speedway in style, kicking off the famed Western Swing at the 40th annual Dodge Mile-High NHRA Nationals presented by Pennzoil, July 19-21.
14 Jul 2019
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Denver
The NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series will celebrate its 40th year of racing at scenic Bandimere Speedway in style, kicking off the famed Western Swing at the 40th annual Dodge Mile-High NHRA Nationals presented by Pennzoil, July 19-21. The…
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Greg Carrillo plans Denver return with new Top Fuel car, new tuning tandem

Top Fuel racer Greg Carrillo will make his return to the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series tour at the Dodge Mile-High NHRA Nationals presented by Pennzoil in Denver with a new car and the addition of Aaron Brooks to the tuning team.
12 Jul 2019
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
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Greg Carrillo
Top Fuel racer Greg Carrillo will make his return to the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series tour at the Dodge Mile-High NHRA Nationals presented by Pennzoil in Denver. Carrillo will debut a new Morgan Lucas Racing-built chassis that will be…
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Latest issue of NHRA National Dragster now online

NHRA National Dragster magazine's latest issue, which includes features on Antron Brown and Greg Anderson plus coverage of the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals, is online for NHRA members and in the mail to homes and shops around the world.
11 Jul 2019
NHRA National Dragster staff
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ND cover
NHRA National Dragster magazine's 13th issue of 2019, which includes features on the success stories behind two of the sport's greatest -- Antron Brown and Greg Anderson -- plus coverage of the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals, is online for…
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NHRA.com Interview: Kasey Coler, NHRA VP Track Managment & Operations

In this NHRA.com interview, NHRA Vice President Track Management and Operations Kasey Coler addresses a wide variety of topics related to NHRA-owned facilities.
11 Jul 2019
Kevin McKenna, NHRA National Dragster Senior Editor
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kasey
As part of his responsibilities as NHRA’s Vice-President Track Management & Operations, Kasey Coler oversees the NHRA-owned and operated facilities in Indianapolis, Gainesville, and Atlanta. While they are primarily known for their NHRA…
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NHRA drivers compete against Riley Kids on small-scale dragstrip in Indy

NHRA drivers Antron Brown, Tommy Johnson Jr., Austin Prock, and Jordan Vandergriff raced young patients from Riley Children’s Hospital at the pedal-powered dragstrip located at the Children’s Museum of Indianapolis. 
10 Jul 2019
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Riley Kids
//hide image on specific article jQuery(document).ready(function ($) { }); NHRA drivers Antron Brown, Tommy Johnson Jr., Austin Prock, and Jordan Vandergriff raced young patients from Riley Children’s Hospital at the pedal-powered…
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WFO Radio New England Nationals Winners Edition

10 Jul 2019
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WFO
New England Nationals Winners Edition featuring Steve Torrence, Matt Hagan, John DeFlorian, and Tii Tharpe. Torrence and Hagan discuss their victory and the prospect of returning to quarter-mile racing. Dom Lagana gives details of what it takes to…
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"Ohio George" Montgomery to be inducted into Motorsports Hall of Fame of America

Four-time Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals winner “Ohio George” Montgomery is among those who will be inducted into the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America March 16-17, 2020.
09 Jul 2019
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George Montgomery
Four-time Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals winner “Ohio George” Montgomery is among those who will be inducted into the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America March 16-17, 2020 during its 32nd annual Induction Celebration in Daytona Beach. The…
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Moses' double leads Sportsman winner highlights at NHRA New England Nationals

Ken Moses doubled in Super Comp and Top Dragster presented by Racing RVs.com to lead the list of Lucas Oil Series highlights from the NHRA New England Nationals.
08 Jul 2019
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Ken Moses
Sunday's final results from the seventh annual NHRA New England Nationals at New England Dragway. The race is the 13th of 24 in the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series:  Super Stock Byron Worner, Chevy Camaro, 10.…
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Ken Moses latest to double with Super Comp, Top Dragster victories in Epping

Ken Moses became just the 26th driver in NHRA history to win more than one eliminator at an NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series event, winning in both Super Comp and Top Dragster presented by Racing RVs.com at the NHRA New England Nationals.
08 Jul 2019
Phil Burgess, NHRA National Dragster Editor
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Ken Moses
Ken Moses became just the 26th driver in NHRA history to win more than one eliminator at an NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series event, winning in both Super Comp and Top Dragster presented by Racing RVs.com at the NHRA New England Nationals.…
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Tii Tharpe wins third straight in Epping to take points lead

07 Jul 2019
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Top Fuel Harley
//hide image on specific article jQuery(document).ready(function ($) { }); Mickey Thompson Tires Top Fuel Harley rider Tii Tharpe won his third straight event to jump into the points lead in the series, defeating Rickey House in the…
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Hart, Esz lead winners as Lucas Oil Raceway hosts North Central Division

Josh Hart and Phil Esz led the list of champions as the North Central Division NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series competed at Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis.
06 Jul 2019
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Division 3
The following are Sunday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, North Central Division event at Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis: TOP ALCOHOL DRAGSTER Josh Hart, Ocala, Fla., 5.398, 263.05  …
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Happy Fourth of July from NHRA

As we celebrate the Fourth of July, enjoy a little fireworks magic on NHRA.com, courtesy of the Bader family and Summit Motorsports Park. Nitro fireworks begin tomorrow at New England for the annual NHRA New England Nationals.
04 Jul 2019
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Ron Capps to fly patriotic NAPA livery during NHRA New England Nationals

Ron Capps will be celebrating the star-spangled Fourth of July weekend at the NHRA New England Nationals with a patriotic livery on his NAPA Batteries Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat to support the Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund.
04 Jul 2019
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Ron Capps
Ron Capps will be celebrating the star-spangled Fourth of July weekend at the NHRA New England Nationals with a patriotic livery on his NAPA Batteries Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat to support the Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund. Capps will also wear a…
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Back by popular demand: The win light returns to NHRA qualifying sessions

In response to overwhelming fan feedback, spectators at NHRA national events will once again see the win light turned on for all categories during qualifying/time-trials sessions at NHRA national events.
03 Jul 2019
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In response to overwhelming fan feedback, spectators at NHRA national events will once again see the win light turned on for all categories during qualifying/time-trials sessions. Beginning at the NHRA New England Nationals, NHRA will re-activate…
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Tricky Tipster: Epping favorites are Torrence and Tasca

Heading to the land of lobster and lighthouses to start the second half of the season, Tipster, NHRA’s resident odds-maker, has picked point leaders Steve Torrence and Bob Tasca III as the favorites for New England Nationals glory.
03 Jul 2019
NHRA National Dragster staff
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Tricky Tipster
With half of the season in the books, we’ve seen numerous trends in NHRA nitro racing, and they include the domination of reigning Top Fuel champion Steve Torrence and, to a lesser extent, the recent emergence of Bob Tasca III, as a legitimate Funny…
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Motorcraft’s message to students: More automotive technicians are needed

More than 25,000 students from 725 schools around the country got the chance to get a head start on their careers as Ford/Lincoln technicians at NHRA’s Youth & Education Services programs co-sponsored by Ford Customer Service Division and its Motorcraft and Quick Lane brands during the 2018-’19 school year.
02 Jul 2019
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YES
More than 25,000 students from 725 schools around the country got the chance to get a head start on their careers as Ford/Lincoln technicians at NHRA’s Youth & Education Services (YES) programs co-sponsored by Ford Customer Service Division and…
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SAMTech.edu NHRA Factory Stock Showdown to feature 32-car field at Indy

NHRA officials have announced that the popular SamTech.edu NHRA Factory Stock Showdown category will feature a 32-car field at the upcoming 65th annual Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals.
01 Jul 2019
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Factory stock
NHRA officials have announced that the popular SamTech.edu NHRA Factory Stock Showdown category will feature a 32-car field at the upcoming 65th annual Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals at Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis, Aug. 28-Sept. 2.…
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